Egypt & Jordan Caravan Tour

Relax in the Nile Valley as we cruise aboard MS Melodie and discover the tombs of the ancient Pharaoh’s. Travelling on through the beautiful Sinai we cross into Jordan where you’ll be left speechless at the stunning collection of natural and manmade wonders. This tour is a combination of our Nile Safari and our Jordan Connection tours.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 15
Trek Grade A: Easy
Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of Egyptologists and Jordanian guide
Transport: Private air-conditioned transport, private Nile cruise boat, 1st class sleeper train, horsedrawn carriage, donkeys, hydrofoil, jeep
Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, hike up Mt Sinai, Red Sea snorkelling, extensive walking at Petra, jeep safari in Wadi Rum
Accommodation: 9 nights tourist class hotels, 4 nights on board Nile cruise boat, 2 nights 1st class sleeper train
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Included for all sites visited as part of itinerary
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour

NEWUIBA TO AQABA: If the hydrofoil service from Nuweiba to Aqaba is not operating we will travel by ferry instead. This may necessitate a change to the published itinerary.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Treasures of the Egyptian Museum
• Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
• Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo
• Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings
• Sunrise on Mt Sinai
• Jeep safari at Wadi Rum
• Full day guided exploration of Petra
• Guided tour of Jerash
• Visit to the Dead Sea

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 2, CAIRO: See the treasures in the Egyptian Museum and visit the great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight sleeper train to Luxor. (BD)

Day 3, LUXOR: Arrive in Luxor and transfer to our Nile cruise boat, M/S Melodie. There are a few hours free to explore the town before an afternoon ride to Karnak Temple by horse-drawn carriage for a guided tour. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)

Day 4, NILE CRUISE: Rising early we cross the Nile to ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings. After lunch we set off on our Nile cruise to Esna. (BLD)

Day 5, ESNA - EDFU - KOM OMBO: Sail south to Edfu where we visit the Temple of Horus before continuing our cruise to Kom Ombo, where we visit the beautiful riverside temple. Overnight Kom Ombo. (BLD)

Day 6, KOM OMBO - ASWAN: Continue to Aswan and on arrival the day is free to explore. (BLD)

Day 7, ASWAN: This morning there is the opportunity to visit the famed temples of Abu Simbel. This afternoon we board the first class sleeper train for our return journey to Cairo. (BD)

Day 8, CAIRO: Transfer to the hotel. Free day. (B)

Day 9, CAIRO: A full free day to further explore Cairo. (B)

Day 10, MT SINAI: Cross the Suez Canal and travel to the village of St Catherine, near the foot of Mt Sinai. (BD)

Day 11, MT SINAI - ST CATHERINE - AQABA: Climb Mt Sinai in time for sunrise. There should be time for a short tour of St Catherine’s Monastery before we drive to Nuweiba and cross by hydrofoil to Aqaba. (BD)

Day 12, WADI RUM - PETRA: This morning there is the chance to go snorkelling in the Red Sea. In the afternoon we visit the deserts of Wadi Rum and enjoy a jeep safari through some of the most spectacular areas. Afterwards we continue to the hidden city of Petra. (BD)

Day 13, PETRA: A full day to explore this magnificent site. (BD)

Day 14, KERAK - MADABA - MT NEBO - DEAD SEA- AMMAN: Crusader castles, ancient mosaics, panoramic views and a visit to the famous Dead Sea. A busy day ends in Amman. (BD)

Day 15, JERASH - AMMAN: Visit the well preserved Roman site of Jerash. (B)

Day 16, AMMAN: Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. Explore without roughing it.

Maximum Group Size - 15: You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of inclusions, comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. You enjoy the freedom of using privately charted vehicles but also understand that sometimes the best way to go is 'local'. Whether a seasoned or a first time traveller, you love to explore without roughing it.
Tour Extensions: Traveller-class Extension tours are non-group tours, available on request.
Included: All accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation, many meals, and all entrance fees as included in the itinerary.
Single Supplement: (applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room) Usually available and usually not compulsory (check your specific tour for details). Please note: Single supplements do not apply on all boats, overnight train journeys and whilst camping.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]